Self-Awareness: Selecting a SMART and Relevant Career



A. DOCUMENT: Work Style Preferences Inventory (you are now in Section 3: Process)


This is a quiz that will help you to assess the way that you like to work. Knowing this information will help you decide what type of career you would like to do in the future.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer each question carefully by clicking on the arrows and selecting your answer in the drop down menu.
2. After answering the questions, use the drop down menu to select the amount of education you would like to achieve
3. Then, click on "Get Results"
4. Follow the directions below...

RESULTS:

1. This chart will show a visual representation of your work style preferences. Do a "print screen" to capture the chart. Save it as an image (.jpeg format). Go to "FILE" and upload your image, giving it your name (workingpreferencestyle_zezi, for example). After a while you can insert your image below.

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2. Under the chart will be a description of the areas of where you scored the highest. Copy and paste these descriptions in the space below.

Descriptions:

  • Definitions of Top 3 Preferred Methods external image spacer.gif

Social
Social persons like dealing with people. They enjoy caring for and assisting others in identifying their needs and solving their concerns. Social persons like working and co-operating with others. They prefer to be involved in work that requires interpersonal contact.

Innovative
Innovative persons like to explore things in depth and arrive at solutions to problems by experimenting. They are interested in initiating and creating different ways to solve questions and present information. They enjoy scientific subjects. Innovative persons prefer to be challenged with new and unexpected experiences. They adjust to change easily.

Methodical
Methodical persons like to have clear rules and organized methods to guide their activities. They prefer working under the direction or supervision of others according to given instructions, or to be guided by established policies and procedures. Methodical persons like to work on one thing until it is completed. They enjoy following a set routine and prefer work that is free from the unexpected.

B. DOCUMENT: Multiple Intelligences


INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Would you like the text version or would you like to have the questions read to you out loud? Make your selection and choose "English" as your language.
  • Read Out Loud? If you choose this option, you must click on each individual question to hear it. You may decide to just have certain ones read aloud and read the others on your own.
2. Make your selections to each question by clicking on the dot.
3. Click on "Next" at the bottom of each orange box to move on.

RESULTS:

1. Do a "print screen" to capture the chart. Save it as an image (.jpeg format). This chart will show gives a visual representation of your strongest "smart" areas.


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2. Look at the top of the page and click on "What are multiple intelligences". Copy and paste the descriptions of the 3 intelligence areas where you scored the highest (ie kinesthetic, linguistic, etc). #1 should be your highest score etc.
This list should include the name of the category and the description.

Highest Scores:

1. Logical - Number Smart
You may be number smart. You will be good at mathematics and other number activities; you are also good at solving problems. This is sometimes called being Logical smart.

2. Interpersonal - People Smart
You may be people smart. You will like to mix with other people and you will belong to lots of clubs. You like team games and are good at sharing. This is sometimes called being Interpersonal smart.

3. Kinaesthetic - Body Smart
You may be body smart. You will enjoy sports and are good at swimming, athletics, gymnastics and other sports. This is sometimes called being Kinaesthetic smart.


C. DOCUMENT: Skills Inventory Worksheet:






INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Begin by clicking on "Get Started".
2. Select your preference by clicking on the dot that best describes you. If you are unsure about a statement, click on the question mark next to the statement for help.

Results:
1. What level of education did you choose? More than 4-years degree

2. List the top 5 careers based your skills assessment:

My Top 5 Careers:

1. Chemical Engineers
2. Civil Engineers
3. Pharmacy Technicians
4. Painters, Construction and Maintenance
5. Optometrists

Out of the 5 careers listed above, pick one career that is most interesting. Write it below.
Optometrists

4. Click on "Career Profile"

If it has a career profile, answer the following questions:
  • What are the wages? $49.93 / hour
  • What education and training do you need? First professional degree is common.



D. DOCUMENT: Career Clusters Interest Survey


INSTRUCTIONS:
1. For this assessment you will select options that sound like you by clicking in the boxes. You will progress through 16 total boxes.

2. Copy and paste the top 5 career clusters in the space below. You can take this directly from the table on the website or do a print screen to capture your chart and publish it here.
Results:

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My opinions on the tests taken=

These activities were carried out to know more about our abilities and characteristics in order to make the best choice of a career for the future. Looking at results of the first questionnaire, which is related to preferences for work, I quite agree with the ratings assigned to me. I liked the fact that it is considered first and foremost a social person, for indeed that is how I intend to work, surrounded by people and having to deal with them every day. In fact, I do not like the idea of a future spent in front of a computer or other machines devoid of feelings. I think I would go crazy. Also identify myself as an innovative and methodical person, as well as always trying to find different and unique ways of doing everything, I think the notion that pre-ordered and things to do before, though not addicted to control or prior planning of everything I have been working. I think that's where the name comes from that many attribute as a perfectionist, because in fact, I never expect me less than the best I can do, and the acquisition of methods is one of my way to reach the best possible. However, I am not overly methodical, I'm not obsessed with routines, nevertheless, I like to be exposed to unforeseen challenge me all the time, not putting in question the commitment I have.In order to detect the areas where our intelligence is more developed, we did the second test, which revealed that I am a logical, interpersonal and athletic person. I agree with the classification of logical person, because if there is any subject that captures my passion and commitment, that is mathematics and solving problems. Moreover, the classification of a person interpersonal confirms the fact of being a social person because I really like dealing with people. By opposition, did not agree with the fact that it is considered an athletic person, because, although I like physical activities, I admit I'm not very good at any of them, reviewing them only for taste and not by great skill.The third test was undoubtedly the one by which most eager, as they would tell us to specific careers based on the assessment of our skills. According to this, my top 5 of careers was chemical engineers, civil engineers, pharmacy technicians, panters, construction and maintenance and finally optometrists. I was a little disappointed with the results, because despite not get away from the area of engineering and pharmacy, hoping for more careers related to the area I intend to follow that is medicine. For this reason that I chose as the optometrist profession that interests me most, because it is more related to the area I intend to follow.This preference for the medical field was confirmed by the outcome of the fourth and final test, which showed me the health science as the career clusters more compatible with my interests. In fact, I do not imagine doing anything other than be at the forefront of helping people and take an active role in treating and monitoring patients.Still do not know which specialty will follow, and it was this sense that I was aroused more attention to these tests. An attempt to become more enlightened as to my ability and charisma, and from drawing conclusions regarding the specialty most suited to me, not just getting clarification.Still, I found these tests very interesting and, in one way or another, helped us to have at least one perspective of the possibilities of careers that we choose for the future.





I agree that the highest levels of the second test are kinaesthetic, logical and intrapersonal, it doesn't show properly the professional side, but her personality. I can say that chemical engineers in the first career surprised me because the same happened to me. What do you think of us following this together?
Filipa Gamas


I'm surprised with the results, because we have the same opinion about we want to follow in the future and the area of engineering wasn't made for you. But I think the fourth test show well your interests. For example: Health Science or in other words help people and taking care of them, because you are a person who cares about others and is always on our side when we need.SO PLEASE COME WITH ME TO LISBON! NO MATTERS IF YOU WANT TO CATCH A SCALPEL AND I DO NOT, AT LEAST WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER ! =D
Rita CV


From what I read, I reaIized that you want to follow is medicine and I think that's a great choice! You can get great professions in this area. The highest score in the final test was health science and you like it, so go ahead (and our country is thankful). So, good luck Catarina. I hope you can take what you want.
Bete F

In my opinion the results describe you very well, you’re a very social and caring with others kind of person. In the last test a score of 106.25 in health science area says it all. Medicine is the professional area that better fits for you, go for it! =)
Daniela Pequito

I am completely surprised to see the results of the third test, I was expecting to see surgeon in first, because i know that is what you want to do. You are a very decided person, and i think that you should fight for your dream, no matter what.
Rita Pereira.

I agree with the results of the tests and I think that she can have a good future and a good working career.
Carlota